Thursday, 4 October 2012

SPEED IN HYBRID


Design is a beautiful process, and it would'nt be justified if i did not mention one of my passions, "The Need For Speed"! Porsche Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Panamera Sport Turismo at the Paris Motor Show, which is underway. This is a sleek concept the automaker says "unites the next generation hybrid drive with new ideas for an evolutionary, sporty body concept."

Front view Porsche Hydrid Panamera Sport Turismo


Talk about green vehicle monster under the hood, the Panamera Sport Turismo has 306 kW of peak system power that can be driven in 100% electric mode for 30 km at speeds of up to 130 KPH. This means that short trips can be done without burning any gasoline. I am personally impressed with much consideration has been given for carbon footprint with a good fuel economy based upon the NEDC standard as noted in its technical specs, with a combined fuel consumption of less than 3.5 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions under 82 g/km.

Side view Porsche Hydrid Panamera Sport Turismo
The electric motor produces around 70 kW, which is almost double that of the current in production offering, and is mated to a three-liter, V6 supercharged engine that produces 245 kW (whoever thought that going green could be so powerful).  
Back view Porsche Hydrid Panamera Sport Turismo
 

Acceleration of the Sport Turismo hybrid concept from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour is a zippy under six seconds. Its lithium-ion battery pack, which can be externally charged within 2.5 hours depending upon the power supply, can also be internally refueled via a special e-charge mode that makes use of the internal combustion engine by load point shifting.


Interior view Porsche Hydrid Panamera Sport Turismo
Turning to the interior of this technologically loaded down plug-in hybrid, the vehicle sports a large central TFT color display instead of a classic instrument display. It can call up a wide array of information, such as the tachometer or navigation. It is supplemented by two monitors, one on each side, that show images from exterior mirror cameras.



10 comments:

  1. I am also one with a need for speed, I love the featurres of the Porsche, way to go!

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    1. This was clearly not designed for the faint hearted, class, prestige and sophistication at its best...@MokD21

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  2. Wow it seems like technology changes time to time. I love the features of this car and it will make life to be easier.

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    1. Most definately, technology is a dynamic pheonominon. It will make life easier for those who can afford...@MokD21

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  3. Wow,what a machine even for a lady i am inlove mostly with the interior.

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    1. It does come with no surprise that the design was to capture both sexes, it does not discreminate...@MokD21

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  4. Im definitely putting this car on my list of future cars, wow i can just see myself driving it.

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    1. Thats woderful, dreams are what keep us alive. If it has inspired you Michelle then my duty as a fellow communicator has been accomplished...@MokD21

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  5. This is a mean machine, worthy to be on the road, it has all the features I could ever ask for, speed more importantly .i love it !

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    1. I'm sure it loves you too...as it offers what most motor lovers expect from a car of class...@MoklD21

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